Year 1 Confirmation Requirements 2017-2018 PROGRAM: Confirmation in the Diocese of Orange is a two-year program, and these years must be consecutive (typically 9 th & 10 th grade). Registrations begin June 1 st and close September 1 st. Year 1 Registrants must be in 9 th, 10 th or 11 th grade. Registrations will not be accepted without copies of the students Baptismal & First Communion certificates. The cost is $160 per year and parents are asked to volunteer in some way to experience the program with their teen. All forms & payments are due by September 1 st, 2017. RCIA for TEENS: If your child needs the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation or First Eucharist, they can still register for Confirmation. They will attend extra meetings to prepare them for these sacraments and they will receive them before or on the day of their Confirmation. MASS ATTENDANCE: Students in Confirmation are expected to attend Mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation. There will be special ritual Masses you are expected to attend with your family on: Sundays, October 1 st, 2017 & April 29 th, 2018 @ 5pm. CONFIRMATION MEETINGS: Confirmation meets on select Wednesday nights from 7-9pm in the Hall. Teens are expected to arrive early to check-in and to bring their Bibles (which they will receive at one of their first sessions). There are 12 meetings, and ANY MISSED MEETINGS MUST BE MADE-UP. Makeup requirements are sent out via e-mail the day after the missed meeting. Students who miss more than 4 total meetings, or 3 consecutive meetings will be considered dropped-out from the program. The meetings this year are: 9/20 (with parent), 10/4, 10/25*, 11/8, 11/29, 12/13, 1/24, 2/7, 2/28**, 3/14***, 3/28 & 4/18****. *RETREAT: Each teen needs to participate in a weekend Confirmation retreat each year. Teens are strongly encouraged to make this weekend a priority, otherwise they will need to find an alternate Year 1 Confirmation retreat with another church in the Diocese of Orange. This year s Confirmation 1 retreat is $200, and is the weekend of: Friday, January 12 th Sunday, January 14 th, 2018. Note: Catholic school retreats cannot replace your Confirmation retreat. Form & payment are due by Wednesday, November 29 th, 2017. **SAINT REPORT: Students will choose a patron saint, reflecting their research on the saint. They will write a one-page reflection on the saint, which must be completed by: Wednesday, February 28 th, 2018. ***SPONSOR DECLARATION: Students will need to declare their confirmation sponsor by Wednesday, March 14 th, 2018. A sponsor is an active and Confirmed Catholic in good standing, who is able to commit to an active role in the spiritual formation of their candidate. Unfortunately, parents are not eligible to be sponsors for the candidate. Sponsors will need to attend a Sponsor day retreat during the second year of the program, as well as the Confirmation rehearsal & Mass at the end of the program. ****SERVICE: Each year, students will need to participate in two service opportunities. One of which must be at Saint Timothy s, the other can be completed outside the parish. Service opportunities are generally two hours or more, and one of them can be satisfied through helping in a liturgical ministry, or volunteering regularly with faith formation (Tiny Tim s, Elementary School or CLUB 7-8). Must be completed within the Confirmation year with verification & submitted by: Wednesday, April 18 th, 2018. ****XLT (EXALT): Teens will need to attend 1 XLT each year. These are powerful nights of praise & worship, and inspirational message and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Dinner is included and they are free! We will have a few throughout the year at Saint Timothy s (Tentative dates: 11/12, 1/28 & 3/18). Off-site XLT s (at other parishes & Catholic schools) also satisfy this requirement. Must be completed within the Confirmation year with verification & submitted by: Wednesday, April 18 th, 2018. ****LIFE NIGHTS: Teens will need to attend 1 Life Night each year, which take place each Sunday night from 6-8pm. It s a great way for teens to get a bigger picture of what youth ministry is, instead of just attending Confirmation sessions. Must be completed within the Confirmation year by: Wednesday, April 18 th, 2018. PARENT DAY: This afternoon workshop will occur on Saturday, February 17 th, 2018 from 2-6pm. Students must attend with one or both of their parents. INTERVIEWS: Students may be asked to schedule interviews with the Pastor and/or Confirmation coordinator each year. These interviews must be attended by the student with a parent and/or their sponsor.
COST: $160 each year cash or check payable to St. Timothy s (put Confirmation on info line) TEEN INFORMATION St. Timothy Youth Ministry YEAR ONE CONFIRMATION 2017-2018 Registration Form PLEASE RETURN TO ST. TIMOTHY S YOUTH MINISTRY BY September 1 st, 2017 Teen s Full Name: M/F: Birth date: / / (LAST) (FIRST) School in Fall 2017: Grade in Fall 2017: Have you attended St. Timothy s before? Yes No Last year of Faith Formation attended: ALL allergies (food, medication, bee stings, etc.): Special medication conditions: Current medications (with reason): TEEN S SACRAMENTAL HISTORY Please check that each of the following Sacraments you have received, and provide copies & necessary information below. NOTE: IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR SACRAMENTS AT SAINT TIMOTHY S, YOUR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A COPY OF YOUR BAPTISMAL & EUCHARIST CERTIFICATES. Baptism Parish & Location Date First Reconciliation Parish & Location Date First Eucharist Parish & Location Date FAMILY INFORMATION Father s Name: (LAST) (FIRST) (RELIGION) Mother s Name: (MAIDEN) (FIRST) (RELIGION) Parents: Married Widowed Divorced (if divorced: Shared custody Parent with custody ) Home Address: (STREET) (CITY) (ZIP CODE) Best number to reach you: Teen s cell (for reminders): Mother s cell: Father s cell: E-mail address: (Best email to reach you this is where ALL reminders and parent contact will be sent): Parent: Teen: In the event of an emergency and a parent cannot be reached, please call: Name: Relationship: Address: Phone: Cell: St. Timothy Catholic Church 29102 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel CA 92677 Phone: (949) 973-9021 Email: mzemanek@st-timsrc.org
Diocese of Orange Minor Permission, Medication Notification and Release Form St. Timothy s Youth Ministry Event/Program: Confirmation 2017-2018 Location: St. Timothy Catholic Church 29102 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 T-Shirt Size: S M L XL Dates: September 2017 through May 2018 (including Wednesday night sessions, on-site service opportunities, on-site XLT s, and other Confirmation events) Student s Name Date of Birth Today s Date Student s Cell Student Email Parent Names Mother Email Father Email Mother Cell Father Cell Home Phone Physical Address City Zip Insurance Co Participant s Policy # Family Physician Physician s Phone Allergies/Medical Problems/Disabilities If parent can t be reached, call Relationship Phone I, the Parent (Guardian), of hereby give my permission for his/her participation in the above named activity. I agree to direct my child to cooperate and conform to directions and instructions of parish, school, or diocesan personnel responsible for this activity. As a condition of my child being allowed to do so, I hereby release and discharge the Diocese of Orange, its constituent organizations, including but not limited to The Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange, a Corporation Sole, and their officers, employees and volunteers from any and all claims for personal injuries or property damage that she/he may suffer as a result of her/his participation in the activity described above, whether or not such injuries or damages are caused by the negligence, active or passive, of any of the entities, individuals named or described above. I agree that in the event my child is injured as a result of his/her participation in the above named activities, including transportation to and from this activities, whether or not caused by the negligence, active or passive, of the parish, school, or diocesan youth activities program, or any of its agents or employees, recourse for the payment of any resulting hospital, medical or dental treatment or related costs and expenses will first be had against any accident, hospital, medical or dental insurance, or any available benefit plan of mine or my spouse. I am not aware of any medical condition of my child which would render it inappropriate for him/her to participate in any activity. I, hereby authorize the making of photographs, motion pictures, video tapes, recording, or other memorializing of said event and my child s participation therein, and the publication and duplication or other use thereof. I hereby waive any rights to compensation or any right that I otherwise might have to limit or to control such making or use. I, hereby give permission to the physician, nurse, dentist, or licensed care staff selected by the supervisory personnel then present to render medical, dental or other appropriate treatment deemed necessary and appropriate by the physician, nurse, dentist or licensed care staff. Parent/Guardian s Signature Date
2017-2018 Parent Volunteer Form Parent Name(s): Name of child(ren) in Confirmation: Parent Email(s): Parent Phone Number(s): We understand you have very busy schedules as parents, and are rarely thanked for the many things you do for your family. So, first of all, THANK YOU. Your teen is in Confirmation because of the seed of faith you planted in their hearts. We do not want to place a strain or any additional burden on top of the many hats you already juggle, we simply want this Confirmation process to be something you as a family can prayerfully and intentionally enter into together. We hope that you are as interested as we are in making our Youth Ministry and Confirmation Programs as good as they can be for our teens. Our program depends on the time & talents of many volunteers. Please consider how you can use your gifts to build up the Kingdom of God. We ask that each parent/family commit to doing one of the following this year (please select at least one): CONFIRMATION CATECHIST & SMALL GROUP LEADER YEAR 1 CONFIRMATION. Meetings are on select Wednesday nights (Sept-Apr) from 7-9pm. Lesson materials and training will be provided. This requires fingerprinting and an online training. (If you have a son/daughter in the program, you will be assigned to a different group) CONFIRMATION CATECHIST & SMALL GROUP LEADER YEAR 2 CONFIRMATION. Meetings are on select Wednesday nights (Sept-Apr) from 7-9pm Lesson materials and training will be provided. This requires fingerprinting and an online training. (If you have a son/daughter in the program, you will be assigned to a different group) RETREAT LEADER. Attend one or all of our retreats as a small group leader and chaperone. (Year 1 Retreat: 1/12-1/14, Year 2 Retreat: 10/20-10/22). Materials and training will be provided. This requires fingerprinting and an online training. LIFE TEEN CORE TEAM. Help minister to teens on a weekly basis as a CORE member for our Sunday night life nights. Setup is normally at 4:15pm, Mass at 5pm, life night from 6-8pm, followed by cleanup until 8:15pm. Planning meetings are every other Monday night from 7:30-8:30pm. This weekly commitment requires a passion for the faith and being a positive role model who is in fostering healthy relationships with young people. Lesson materials and training will be provided. This requires fingerprinting and an online training. (see reverse side) Revised February 23, 2017
PROVIDE & PREPARE DINNER FOR LIFE NIGHTS. Provide and prepare dinner for 30-40 teens and volunteers on a Sunday night at 6pm in the Hall. All paper products & plasticware are provided as well as drinks. You would only need to prepare a main dish, side dish and an optional dessert. If you would like to team up with another parent or family, please write their name(s) here: Are there any specific Sundays you prefer?: PRAYER TEAM. Commit to praying a weekly rosary for our youth and young adults at Saint Timothy s, as well as being contacted to pray for our teens on retreats, trips and for special events. DRIVING TEAM. MY CAR CAPACITY (INCLUDING MYSELF) IS:. Must be 25 years of age or older with a valid CA driver s license, registration, proof of insurance and a safe, reliable vehicle in working order. This requires fingerprinting and an online training. GUEST SPEAKER. I would like to offer my services to come and speak on the following subject(s): SCHOLARSHIP/DONOR. I would like to sponsor another teen/family or offer a tax-deductible donation in one of the following ways (Give directly to YM with payment attached. Checks payable to St. Timothy s): Providing (quantity) Confirmation registration fee scholarship(s) in the amount of $160 each. Providing (quantity) Confirmation retreat fee scholarship(s) in the amount of $200 each. Providing (quantity) Steubenville conference scholarship(s) in the amount of $300 each. Providing (quantity) Summer Camp scholarship(s) in the amount of $300 each. Providing (quantity) Inspiration tour scholarship(s) in the amount of $75 each. Providing (quantity) Orange County Youth Conference scholarship(s) in the amount of $75 each. Providing a donation of $ to sponsor a guest speaker or for the following purpose: TOTAL DONATION: $. Thank you for your amazing generosity! OTHER: I would like to volunteer in my own special way. Please explain: Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can offer your time and talents for our teens and for the glory of God! You will be contacted regarding your decision, and, if applicable, with instructions regarding training. Revised February 23, 2017
Financial Concerns Please note that payment for the Confirmation year 2017-2018 is $160.00. Later in the year, payment will also be required for the weekend retreat. Cash or check is accepted, made payable to St. Timothy s Youth Ministry. If you are unable to make FULL payment now, please consider the following options, and select the option that works best for your family. Please note that there is a $40 deposit required at this time, and then one of the following payment plans will complete the total of $160. 2 payments of $60.00 each 3 payments of $40.00 each Delayed payment. I can start making payments in the month of: I need a scholarship. (See below) In the event that payment is not possible at this time, please explain the situation below: Please include your $40 deposit with registration, and we will contact you regarding your payment schedule after registration has ended. Thank you! Peace and prayers, Matthew Zemanek Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry